Discontinued — last reported Q3 '17

Business Segments · Gross Profit

Components — Gross Profit

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ3 2017
Rolls up toGross Profit

How to read this metric

Higher gross profit indicates better manufacturing efficiency, lower input costs, or stronger pricing power for solar components.

Detailed definition

This is the profit generated by the components segment after deducting the direct costs of manufacturing from the net sa...

Peer comparison

A standard profitability metric across all manufacturing and industrial sectors.

Metric ID: fslr_segment_components_gross_profit

Frequently Asked Questions

What does components — gross profit mean?
The revenue from solar components minus the direct costs to produce them.